Financial Intelligence Investigator

5 days ago

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Scotiabank Full time

Join Scotiabank, a leading bank in the Americas, as we look for talented individuals to fill our Financial Intelligence Investigator roles. With a strong focus on innovation and collaboration, you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse team to achieve success.

About the Role

We are seeking experienced investigators to conduct money laundering (ML) and/or terrorist financing (TF) investigations for the Canadian Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), Special Investigations Unit (SIU), or SIU Projects team (SIUP). As a Financial Intelligence Investigator, you will investigate time-sensitive transaction monitoring cases referred to the FIU/SIU/SIUP by AML Operations, and/or other internal or external sources, to determine whether activity is reasonable for the Client/focal party and can be closed with referral to FIU Manager (as required), or to recommend that potential Reasonable Grounds to Suspect (RGS) exists and refer to FIU Manager and/or delegate for suspicious transaction report (STR) approval. You will also ensure all activities conducted comply with governing regulations, as well as internal policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct thorough ML/TF investigations, including clearly reasoned findings, along with maintaining supporting information, in accordance with Enterprise AML and internal policies and procedures.
  • Investigate Client records, activities, and account information to determine whether unusual activity may indicate RGS.
  • Identify and investigate high-risk Clients, including, but not limited to, potential politically exposed persons (PEPs)/politically exposed foreign persons (PEFPs), and/or Sanctions, and refers, as appropriate, to internal partners (e.g., EDDU, Global Sanctions, etc.).
  • Prepare and deliver investigative results to the appropriate staff, including identification of trends and areas of improvement.
  • Identify and report RGS within the regulatory reporting requirements and timelines.
  • Recommend risk-mitigation actions and next steps at the conclusion of case investigations, including, but not limited to, demarketing, retain, or Caution List recommendations.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge and skill sets relevant for ML/TF, Sanctions, and other regulatory matters to perform case investigations.
  • Identify challenges and obstacles related to the team's objectives and escalates them accordingly.
  • Understand how the Bank's risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions.
  • Actively pursue effective and efficient operations of his/her respective areas, while ensuring the adequacy, adherence to, and effectiveness of day-to-day business controls to meet obligations with respect to operational risk, regulatory compliance risk, and conduct risk, including, but not limited to, responsibilities under the Operational Risk Management Framework, Regulatory Compliance Risk Management Framework, AML/ATF Global Handbook, and the Guidelines for Business Conduct.
  • Champion a high-performance environment and contributes to an inclusive work environment.

What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary of $90,000 - $110,000 per year, depending on experience. In addition to your annual salary, you will receive benefits such as comprehensive health insurance, flexible paid time off, and access to professional development opportunities. At Scotiabank, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • A university degree, or equivalent, and a minimum of 1 year of experience in AML and/or risk disciplines. Extensive investigative skills along with 4 years of documented AML or law enforcement experience may substitute for university degree requirements.
  • Experience in ML/TF investigations.
  • Knowledge of local and relevant AML laws and regulations.
  • Good investigative skills and demonstrated understanding of complex financial transactions.
  • Strong writing and analytical skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgement as to the materiality of risks identified.
  • Proven ability in determining required risk mitigation activities with appropriate consideration to the impact of the business line.
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Uses an analytical approach to problem solving, coupled with attention to results and a sense of urgency.
  • Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) designation is an asset.

Benefits:

  • In-depth training to prepare you for the role, as well as ongoing coaching and feedback to help you succeed
  • You'll be part of a diverse, collaborative, innovative, and high-performing team
  • We offer a competitive rewards package
  • You will relish work-life balance, team events, and opportunities to participate in the community.
  • Your career matters You will have access to career development and progression opportunities.

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